CNA-Outpatient, Home Health Aide

Summary:
Performs specific patient care procedures (such as basic wound care and catheter maintenance) and tasks under the direction of the primary registered nurse or other licensed clinician. All procedures, duties, and tasks are to be completed under the patients care plan as ordered in conjunction with the physician. Patient care primary setting is in the patient home which can include single family residence, Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), or Nursing Home. Patient level of care can range from skilled Home Healthcare, Palliative, and/or Hospice.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days

Other information:
*High School diploma or equivalent.
*1 year of direct patient care in any clinical setting, or in-home health/hospice is preferred.
*CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification
*BLS
*Microsoft Office
*Electronic devices, laptop, desktop, smartphone, program applications
*Electronic Medical Record on various platforms
*Ability to learn and document in EPIC charting system
*Good driving record, as defined by Presbyterian, access to a vehicle, driver*s license, auto insurance

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

Credentials:
Essential:
* Certified Nurse Aide-NM

Responsibilities:
*Works clinically under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed clinician while independently providing care in the patient home setting.

*Plans and navigates route to patient service address based on road/traffic conditions utilizing driving applications when necessary.

*Manages and maintains patient caseload and patient scheduling to ensure frequency/duration of ordered care is delivered timely while taking into account patient preference.

*Monitors, collects, and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, skin, bowel and bladder function, tolerance to activities, and other patient data, as ordered in the CNA careplan.

. Reports any significant problems or changes in patient status to the primary RN/clinician.

*Performs personal care and assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, peri-care, and bathing) and emotional support.

*Assists with restorative aide duties for feeding patients and report on tolerance.

*Performs basic wound care and catheter maintenance, as ordered and directed by the RN case manager

* Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable oxygen, oxygen concentrator, humidifier, and ensures oxygen safety measures.

*Assists patient with bed and commode transfers, ambulation with or without equipment, including Hoyer lift.

*Assists patient with prescribed exercises including range of motion (ROM).

*Assists patients with taking medications by providing verbal cues/prompts to take oral medications which are labeled in a container, with dose and time, set up by patient, family or nurse.

*Follows written treatment care plan as established by the team offering suggestions for modification. Actively participates in IDT and Case Conferences.

*Reinforces teaching of patient and family/caregivers, such as personal care techniques, including care of skin, repositioning and transferring following training by R.N. or therapist.

*Clinical documentation of care according to agency policy, regulations and standards.
*Provides simple meal preparation, cleaning of work area, laundry and respite care as ordered.

*Participates in agency continuous quality improvement activities as required.

*Performs other functions as required

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